After a role in West Side Story, Sinise's love for the stage was set in stone, leading him to found the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, where he would meet his future wife, actress Moira Harris. Sinise himself would sum up his career best by noting that the secret to a successful career is not to focus on taking off like a rocket, but to 'always keep the engine running.' With a prolific and well-defined career on each side of the camera in addition to his stage work, keeping the engine running is precisely what Sinise has done, and that engine has been well maintained.īorn March 17th, 1955 in Blue Island, IL, Sinise's attraction to the stage was supported early on through the encouragement of Barbara Patterson, his high school drama teacher. This piece has been production distressed to show wear from action sequences (see photos), however it remains in overall very good worn condition.A founding member of the Chicago's influential Steppenwolf Theatre Company (along with Terry Kinney and Jeff Perry) when he was barely 19, Gary Sinise made his professional acting debut at the age of 17 in a 1973 production of The Physicist. Please note that this costume was custom made and does not feature any sizing information. At the base of the cover is an elastic strap to go under the actors actual shoe. The boot covers also include white fur that has been distressed with dirt and stage blood.

Also included are a pair of zip-up boot covers that have been crafted from faux leather. Below the waist are his pants, which include an elastic waistline, allowing for a snug fit. The interior lining has also been cut in some places, where the costume was treated by production. The coat features intentional production distressing including dirt stains on the fur, with small abrasions to the red velvet. This piece includes a zipper closure and has the name Gabriel written in the lining at the base of the neck. The jacket is made from 100% polyester that has been crafted to look like velvet with faux white fur along the cuffs and trim. Gabriel's wardrobe consists of a custom made Santa holiday costume, complete with a coat, pants, and boot covers. This costume can be seen worn by Gabriel as his team holds up a casino while dressed as Santa Claus. Unfortunately for them, romance is put on hold when they are kidnapped by Gabriel, who needs their help with a casino heist. In the film, an ex-con named Rudy (Ben Affleck) assumes the identity of his deceased cellmate to date his pen pal, Ashley (Charlize Theron). Gabriel's (Gary Sinise) Santa Claus Costume worn in John Frankenheimer's 2000 action heist film, Reindeer Games.

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